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Health Encyclopedia: Ringworm

Definition

Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect skin on your body (tinea corporis), scalp (tinea capitis), groin area (tinea cruris, also called jock itch), or feet (tinea pedis, also called athlete's foot).

Often, there are several patches of ringworm on your skin at once.

Alternative Names

Dermatophytid; Tinea

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

Ringworm is a common skin disorder, especially among children, but it m...

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Expert & Community Posts

5 Steps To Avoid Athlete's Foot

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

Reader: I think I have athlete's foot because my toenails are very thick and I have a lot of dry... Read more »

New FDA Warnings for TNF Inhibitors- What are the Fungal Diseases Involved?

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...the Ohio River and Mississippi River valleys (the fungus is commonly found in those areas). In... Read more »

The FDA and The Fungus Among Us

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...information about the risk of serious infections due to fungus and bacteria. However, the FDA... Read more »

Dandruff: Diagnosis and Treatment

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...ketoconazole has traditionally been used to treat athlete's foot, but can now be found in... Read more »

Mobility Aids and MS: Foot Braces and Crutches

By Vicki , Health Expert

...talked about canes. Today the subject includes simple foot braces, crutches, and introduces a... Read more »

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Health Guide

Jock Itch

...straps and gym shorts) after every workout -- that's where the fungus likes to hang out. Athlete's Foot What is it? It's a fungus kind of like the one that causes jock itch, but not as painful... Read more »

Jock Itch

...groin area. Jock itch occurs almost exclusively in adult men. It can sometimes accompany athlete's foot and ringworm. The fungus that causes jock itch thrives in warm, moist areas. Jock itch can... Read more »

Foot Pain: Arch Pain

...passage behind the inner ankle bone down to the heel. It can cause pain anywhere along the bottom of the foot. It is often associated with diabetes, back pain, or arthritis. It may also be caused... Read more »

Sinusitis: Causes

...(IL-13).Cells from healthy patients released very little interferon-gamma and no IL-5 or IL-13.The Alternaria fungus caused the most extreme immune response.The researchers also compared nasal... Read more »

Foot Pain: Prevention

PreventionThe American Podiatric Medical Association offers the following tips for preventing foot pain:Don't ignore foot pain -- it's not normal. If the pain persists, see a doctor who specializes... Read more »

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Diabetic foot care

Diabetic foot care. Information and a diagram on caring for your feet when you have diabetes.... Read more »

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